Class of 2028 honors mentors
Each year, SIU medical students nominate exemplary care providers who give them professional assistance during the first year of study in Carbondale. The Class of 2028 recently selected a pair of
Medical school celebrates 50th anniversary of inaugural class
SIU School of Medicine will celebrate a historic milestone honoring the Class of 1975—its first graduating class—at their 50-year reunion on June 21. They will offer tribute with the launch of a Legion of Legacies.
Teaching symposium highlights SIU’s historic scholarship, success
SIU's pioneering spirit was ever-present at the 15th Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium at the Springfield campus April 17, hosted by the Academy for Scholarship in Education.
SIU Medicine community shares artistry in 2025 Scope
SIU School of Medicine unveiled the 2025 edition of SCOPE, its student-produced literary magazine, at an awards reception April 21. The booklet contains short stories, poems and artwork from students
Le Mentec recognized for Distinguished Student Service at SIU
Kevin Le Mentec is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Student Service Award for SIU School of Medicine. The honor was announced at the Board of Trustees Meeting in Carbondale on April 17.
Burnside honored with ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Randy Burnside received the 2025 Dr. Wesley G. Robinson-McNeese ADEI Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to advancing antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion across SIU campuses.
Class of 2025 residency matches for next phase of medical training
SIU medical students learned crucial information about their futures on March 21. The graduating Class of 2025, along with 4th-year students nationwide at other U.S. medical schools, received results from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) revealing their postgraduate training destinations.
Medical students deliver Shoes That Fit to area schools
SIU medical students brought new footwear to neighborhood schools during the holidays.
Dr. Jeff Ripperda named 2024 Mentor of the Year
Medical students in the Class of 2027 have selected Dr. Jeff Ripperda as the 2024 Mentor of the Year. Ripperda is a family practitioner at Shawnee Health in Murphysboro.